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What is the role of the coxswain?

Steer the boat and coordinate the rowers' rhythm.

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Why: The coxswain steers with rudder strings and coordinates power and rhythm by communicating with the crew.

Huh, didn't know that: The coxswain steers with rudder strings and coordinates power and rhythm by communicating with the crew.

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Answer: Steer the boat and coordinate the rowers' rhythm. The coxswain steers with rudder strings and coordinates power and rhythm by communicating with the crew.

  1. Rowing (sport) en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rowing_%28sport%29
    The coxswain (or simply the cox) is the member who steers the boat using rudder strings, and coordinates the power and rhythm of the rowers
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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